Converting 12.012 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.012 to a fraction
Result
12.012 =
3003
250
Mixed number:
12
3
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.012 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.012 × 1000 = 12012
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.012 =
12012
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12012 and 1000.
GCD(12012, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12012
1000
=
12012 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3003
250
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